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Lawmakers debate unified national target programme for rural, mountainous areas

Hanoi, Dec. 5 -- The 15th National Assembly on December 5 morning debated the investment policy for a proposed unified national target programme running through 2035 that would combine three existing ... Read More


Hanoi becomes member of UNESCO's Global Network of Learning Cities

Paris, Dec. 5 -- Hanoi is among the 72 cities from 46 countries named members of UNESCO's Global Network of Learning Cities on December 4. The new members were selected for their strong commitment to ... Read More


ADB announces 2 million USD emergency aid for flood-hit central Vietnam

Hanoi, Dec. 5 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on December 5 announced an emergency international assistance package worth 2 million USD to help address the severe impacts of recent flooding in cen... Read More


Vietnam announces top 100 sustainable businesses for 2025

Hanoi, Dec. 5 -- The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on December 5 held a ceremony in Hanoi to honour the country's 100 sustainable enterprises across manufacturing and trade-services.... Read More


Leaders send messages of congratulations to Thailand on National Day

Hanoi, Dec. 5 -- On the occasion of Thailand's National Day, State President Luong Cuong on December 5 sent a message of congratulations to King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh al... Read More


National Assembly passes several draft laws on December 5

Hanoi, Dec. 5 -- Continuing its 10th session, the National Assembly (NA) on December 5 afternoon voted to pass the Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Law on Judicial Records, with ... Read More


ASEAN-China trade projected to surpass 1 trillion USD in 2025

Jakarta, Dec. 5 -- Two-way trade between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China is on track to exceed 1 trillion USD in 2025, according to an Indonesian diplomat. ASEAN is China'... Read More


11-month public investment disbursement reaches over 60% of yearly plan

Hanoi, Dec. 5 -- Vietnam disbursed 553.25 trillion VND (20.98 billion USD) in public investment over the past 11 months, equivalent to 60.6% of the plan set by the Prime Minister and up 2.4% year-on-y... Read More


Thailand eases alcohol sales restrictions

Bangkok, Dec. 5 -- Thailand has relaxed alcohol sales restrictions, allowing consumers to buy wine, beer and spirits during previously prohibited afternoon hours in a six-month trial. As reported by t... Read More


Bac Ninh expands safe-cultivation areas to boost agricultural exports

Bac Ninh, Dec. 5 -- Bac Ninh is stepping up efforts to enlarge its crop-growing zones, prioritising key fruit and vegetable varieties produced to safe, high-quality standards for both local markets an... Read More